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latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

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noun

Fingerabdruck

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.

Examples :

"The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. "

Der Detektiv hob den Fingerabdruck vorsichtig vom Fensterbrett ab.

police law sign process mark

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noun

Latenter Faktor, zugrunde liegende Ursache

An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.

Examples :

"The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. "

Die zugrunde liegende Ursache für die sinkenden Noten der Schüler war mangelndes Engagement bei den Klassenaktivitäten.

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noun

Das Latente

Anything that is latent.

Examples :

"The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "

Die latente Angst vor dem öffentlichen Reden war ein erhebliches Hindernis für ihre Karriereziele.

possibility thing

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adjective

verborgen, schlummernd

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

Examples :

"The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "

Die alte Kamera hatte einen verborgenen Defekt, der nur bei Aufnahmen in hellem Sonnenlicht auftrat.

theory science mind condition possibility

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adjective

Latent, verborgen

(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

Examples :

"The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. "

Das Windpockenvirus kann jahrelang latent im Körper verbleiben und manchmal später im Leben Gürtelrose verursachen.

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adjective

verborgen, schlummernd

Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Examples :

"The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. "

Die Samen des Ehrgeizes blieben in ihr verborgen, bis sich eine neue Gelegenheit bei der Arbeit ergab.

possibility condition science